Busy weekend for Scarborough RNLI
The lifeboat was called out three times in 24 hours.
Scarborough RNLI had its third shout in 24 hours yesterday, when a couple with a dog were reported to be cut off by the incoming tide at Cayton Bay.
However, the inshore lifeboat with a crew of three searched both Cayton and Cornelian bays but found nobody in distress.
It was logged as a false alarm with good intent.
Scarborough RNLI recommends that everyone walking along the shore makes sure they know if the tide is coming in or going out and roughly what time high tide is. Tide times can be easily found online and a booklet with tide times can be bought at the lifeboat shop.
On Friday, the inshore lifeboat was called out, when a girl got into difficulties.
The 13-year-old was on a surfboard in Cayton Bay and being swept out to sea.
The lifeboat launched at about 3.15pm, but before it could reach the girl, she was rescued by two surfers who took her back to shore.
The lifeboat crew offered medical assistance but it wasn’t required.
Scarborough RNLI’s community safety officer Dave Grieves offered the following advice for similar situations:
"Always check the wind and tide. Try to go with a group, particularly youngsters. Stay within your capabilities and if in doubt don’t go.”